AES - DE - FS - Full-Stack Developer (React + Node.js)

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Full-Stack Developer to join our engineering team. The role involves working across both frontend and backend layers, contributing to the development of scalable web applications using modern technologies such as React, Next.js, and Node.js. The ideal candidate should have a foundational understanding of API development, frontend frameworks, and cloud-native concepts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain frontend applications using React.js and Next.js
• Build and enhance backend services using Node.js
• Design, implement, and consume GraphQL APIs, including working with schema definitions, queries, and mutations
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (UX, QA, DevOps) to deliver high-quality software
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization
• Follow best practices in coding, testing, and documentation

Mandatory Skills (Must Have)

• Hands-on experience to: 
  • React.js and Next.js
  • Node.js for backend service development
  • GraphQL (API design/consumption, schema understanding, query & mutation usage)
  • REST API development and integration
• Strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, and CSS
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)

 

Good to Have Skills

• Exposure to Kafka or event-driven/messaging systems
• Basic knowledge of databases: 
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • DynamoDB

 

Additional Skills (Nice to Have)

• Understanding of AWS fundamentals: 
  • IAM
  • CloudWatch
  • Basic networking concepts
• Exposure to AWS Lambda or serverless architecture
• Basic understanding of microservices and cloud-native architecture

 

Experience & Qualifications

• 3 + years of experience (including internships or academic projects)
• Strong problem-solving and learning mindset

 

Key Competencies

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in an agile development environment
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

 

Nice to Highlight in Profiles

• Personal or academic projects demonstrating full-stack capabilities
• Contributions to open-source projects

Understanding of basic DevOps or CI/CD practices

At Zensar, we’re “experience-led everything”. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus.

Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we’re a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City. Explore Life at Zensar and join us to Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. to be the best version of yourself.

We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.